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Hunt continues for thieves after priceless jewels stolen in heist at Louvre museum in Paris The Louvre museum in Paris is closed after a heist this morning The French interior ministry says a number of people broke into the Apollo Gallery via a mechanised lift and took jewels The thieves are said to have been carrying small chainsaws and escaped on a scooter Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says the items taken are of 'incalculable' value No injuries were reported and an investigation is under way, France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati says  French authorities are investigating after a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris saw a group of thieves get away with "priceless" jewellery on moped this morning. Large numbers of tourists who wanted to see the Mona Lisa had their plans thwarted, after the Louvre said it would stay closed for "exceptional reasons". The thieves targeted the museum's Apollo Gallery, which houses what remains of France's crown...

Former Trump adviser John Bolton criminally indicted John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security adviser before becoming a vocal critic of the president, has been criminally indicted on federal charges. The Department of Justice presented a case to a grand jury in Maryland on Thursday, and they agreed there was enough evidence to indict Bolton, who issued a statement maintaining his innocence. It comes after FBI agents searched Bolton's home and office in August as part of an investigation into the handling of classified information. The indictment makes Bolton, 76, the third of the US president's political opponents to face charges in recent weeks. He could face decades in prison .

  Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King' Prince Andrew’s statement relinquishing his titles marks the culmination of a long series of embarrassments for the Royal family Prince Andrew is giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, following “discussion with the King”. In a statement, Prince Andrew said that the “continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.” Prince Andrew will remain a prince, but will cease to be the Duke of York - a title received from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth - as well as giving up membership of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain. Prince Andrew has been under growing pressure over his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In the statement, he said: "I vigorously deny the accusations against me." Sarah Ferguson, his former wife, will no longer be known as the Duchess of York, but th...

Kiss original lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74 Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, founding guitarist for the American rock band KISS, has died aged 74, his family announced in a statement reported in US media. Frehley died surrounded by family, who said they were "completely devastated and heartbroken". "We were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth," the statement said. The guitarist was known for his "Spaceman" persona, from the days when KISS was founded with the original line-up of Paul Stanley on vocals and rhythm guitar, Gene Simmons on vocals and bass guitar, Frehley, on lead guitar and vocals and Peter Criss on drums and vocals. Ace Frehley was the last of the quartet to join Kiss, and when he left, the band were beginning their slow descent through the 80 s. By the time Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley wrestled the brand back to the big sta...

  I'm not in Dubai for money... I don't want my kids growing up in England ' 'I'm not in Dubai for money... I don't want my kids growing up in England' Jonjo Shelvey pictured before a training session with Arabian Falcons Image caption Jonjo Shelvey made 278 Premier League appearances during spells at Newcastle United, Liverpool, Swansea City and Nottingham Forest Jonjo Shelvey had missed penalties before. But footage of this particular spot-kick went viral after the Arabian Falcons captain failed to hit the target against Al Fath. Shelvey estimated there were only 75 supporters watching the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Second Division League game earlier this month. It was a far cry from the crowds the former England international was used to during previous spells at Newcastle United, Liverpool, Swansea City and others. However, the midfielder insisted he "could not care less" after a clip of his miss at Jebel Ali Shooting Club racked up a million ...

  Albertans to decide province's new licence plate design in tournament-style vote Albertans can now vote for one of eight different licence plate designs, as the provincial government unveiled its plan to introduce new plates starting next year. A tournament-style voting bracket and details of the designs were revealed at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. The new designs will all include the slogan "Strong and Free," which is Alberta's motto. The motto's inclusion on the licence plate will also serve as a nod to Canada's national anthem and Alberta's position as a strong and sovereign province within a united Canada," Premier Danielle Smith said. Since 1980, Alberta’s coat of arms has featured the Latin words “fortis et liber,” meaning “strong and free” in English.

  YouTube Down? Thousands report outage as users face playback errors worldwide. Here's YouTube official statement and what services are affected In a post on X, YouTube wrote, “We’re aware that some of you are experiencing issues watching videos on YouTube, YouTube Music, or YouTube TV. We’re investigating the issue and will update this thread with the latest info.” The company did not share any immediate cause for the outage. However, the acknowledgment assured users that teams were working to identify the problem. Official Update from YouTube and Google Spokesperson By 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, YouTube issued an official update through its X account. The post was shared by Google spokesperson Dwight Harvey, who confirmed that YouTube engineers were working on resolving the issue. Harvey said, “We’re aware that some of you are experiencing issues watching videos on YouTube right now. We’re investigating the issue and will update the thread here with the latest. Really appreciate yo...

  Dangelo Died :October 14 2025 Neo-soul singer D'Angelo has died. TMZ reports the artist passed away in New York city   lengthy and private battle with pancreatic cancer . His real name was Michael Eugene Archer, and he is credited with ushering in a new era of soul music in the late 90s and early 2000s Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, was an American R&B musician. Widely regarded as one of the most definitive neo-soul acts, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 75th on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time About 🎤 Full Name: Michael Eugene Archer 📅 Born: February 11, 1974 — Richmond, Virginia, USA 🎶 Genres: R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Funk 🎹 Instruments: Vocals, Piano, Guitar 🔸 Career: D’Angelo is one of the most influential American singers, songwriters, and producers in the neo-soul music movement. He gained fame in the mid-1990s with his debut album “Brown Sugar...

  Nationwide Building Society Offers £275 Cash Bonus Nationwide offers up to £275 in cash bonuses. Includes a £175 switching reward and £100 Fairer Share Payment. Eligibility requires direct debits, deposits, and debit card use. Switching must be completed within 28 days. Fairer Share Payments depend on Nationwide’s financial performance. Nationwide Building Society, the UK’s largest mutual financial institution, has unveiled an attractive cash incentive scheme aimed at enticing new customers while rewarding its loyal members. With a potential payout of up to £275, this initiative has captured the attention of both existing and prospective account holders, especially during a time when banking competition is at an all-time high. Understanding the £175 Switching Bonus At the heart of Nationwide’s offer is a £175 switching bonus. This reward is available to individuals who transfer their current accounts to Nationwide using the official Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Eligibl...

  YouTubers Dan and Phil confirm relationship after 16 years YouTube double act Dan and Phil have confirmed their relationship after 16 years of fan speculation, ending what they called the "apocalyptic constant stress of the Dan and Phil dating conspiracy". Dan Howell and Phil Lester have amassed millions of followers, hosted a BBC Radio 1 show, published best-selling books, and been on world tours. Many of the British pair's comedy and gaming videos show them in the house they share, and they separately came out as gay in 2019, but they hadn't directly spoken about their relationship. "We fell into it hard and fast in 2009, and here we are almost 16 years later," Dan said in the video  , telling followers they "can't live in fear any more".  

  What are the best books to read for self-improvement?   self-improvement books include Atomic Habits by James Clear for building good habits, How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie for interpersonal skills, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F\*ck by Mark Manson for a counter-intuitive approach to life, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey for foundational principles of effectiveness.  Other highly-regarded titles focus on motivation, overcoming obstacles, and improving mental well-being.    This video explores the best self-improvement books, including Atomic Habits and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Stocks F&O Mutual Funds More Log in/Sign up H ome > Blog > Personal Finance 10 Best Personal Finance Books – Must Read 11 June 2024 5 min read Personal finance is all about managing our own/family finances. An individual with sound personal finance knowledge can manage their financials like inv...

  Automatic tax-filing for low-income Canadians coming in 2025 budget: Carney The federal government will file taxes automatically for low-income Canadians, making them eligible for government benefits, Prime Minister     said in a statement on Friday. The CRA  will begin automatic tax filing for about 1 million people in 2027 (for the 2026 tax year), Carney’s office said, adding that the number is expected to reach 5.5 million by 2028. This will “ensure they receive government benefits they qualify for, such as the GST/HST credit, the Canada child benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit,” Carney’s office said. The measures will be rolled out in the upcoming federal budget, scheduled to be tabled on Nov. 4. 5:12 Canada’s revenue minister Champagne says ‘operating budget will be balanced by 2028-29’ “Millions of lower income Canadians don’t file their taxes, either because they don’t have the resources to do so, or because they think that their income is too low f...

  SpaceX set to launch Starship megarocket's 11th test flight Updated 6:00 PM EDT, Mon October 13, 2025 Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why SpaceX's Starship ... 02:39 What we're covering • SpaceX is set to launch an hour-long test flight of its Starship megarocket — the most powerful launch vehicle ever constructed — as soon as 7:15 pm ET Monday. • The company has had a rocky year of test missions with this generation of Starship prototype, called Version 2. • The last mission  in August, which followed three in-flight failures and an explosive accident during ground testing, appeared to go smoothly.     • SpaceX is racing to develop the vehicle to complete a moon landing for NASA, planned for 2027, amid a new space race. • Today's test mission is expected to be the last for the current iteration of Starship prototypes. The company has said it will debut a scaled up Version 3 for the next flight.